Living in Tampico
Tampico is a city in Tamaulipas, Mexico, home to 309,003 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 12%, #71 of 623), single professionals (top 17%, #73 of 432), commuters (top 18%, #71 of 412).
Residents309,003
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport303 km (Querétaro Intercontinental)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km684,400 people
Sea coast9 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Nearest large lakeLaguna de Pueblo Viejo, 9.6 km
Nearest major riverGuayalejo, 2.8 km
Main railway line3.9 km
Distance to Mexico City342 km
Within 10 km624,833 people
Greater areaGreater Tampico, the core
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 0:53
See Tampico on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tampico
- The Gulf of Mexico is 9 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 46 min and sets around 0:53; in late June it sets around 3:18.
How Tampico ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Mexico. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Mexico | In Tamaulipas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #99 of 510 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #71 of 623 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #123 of 510 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #124 of 510 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #128 of 510 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #270 of 510 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #345 of 623 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #73 of 432 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #71 of 407 | #3 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #80 of 386 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #233 of 623 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #71 of 412 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #68 of 371 | #3 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #89 of 262 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #94 of 510 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #142 of 623 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #68 of 386 | #3 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #171 of 623 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #139 of 510 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #511 of 623 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #302 of 623 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #547 of 623 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #475 of 623 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #32 of 623 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #117 of 623 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #602 of 623 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #147 of 276 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #219 of 623 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #94 of 432 | #4 of 10 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.